Welcome to Year 1/2 - Blue Class
Staff
Miss K Kearns
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PGCE Primary with English
My name is Miss Kearns and I'm so happy to be one of the teachers for Year 1 and 2 at Bewsey Lodge. I've had the pleasure of teaching at Bewsey Lodge for over 6 years where I've had the privilege of working with children in both KS1 and KS2. I have
Miss T Woods
Blue
PE Day & PE Kit
PE will take place on Wednesday.
Please ensure you child comes to school in their PE Kit on that day.
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Snack Money
Morning snack can be sent from home or purchased from school. Anyone buying snack from school must commit to the whole week and pay via ParentPay on Monday morning before 8:30am. The maximum amount snack will cost is £2.50 per week. There is also an option to pay for the whole term.
Reading Books
Reading Books will usually be changed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please read with your child every night and sign their reading record.
Knowledge Organiser
You have been given a Knowledge Organiser and Homework Grid with some tasks relating to our topic.
Each week we will have a focus that has been covered on the Knowledge Organiser.
Homework
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Welcome to Blue Class
Overview
Class Topics For Each Half Term
Topic
Themes to be explored
Autumn 1:
Moon Zoom
Welcome to our Moon Zoom topic! This term we will explore the history of space travel, learning about the first objects, animals and people to journey into space. In Art, we will create space-themed drawings inspired by Annija Veldre, and in DT we will use recycled materials to design and make our own moon buggies. In Science, Year 1 children will learn about the human body, while Year 2 children will investigate everyday materials. Through Jigsaw: Me in My World, we will think about belonging and relationships, and in RE we will learn about the Bible and why it is important to Christians. We can't wait for a term full of discovery, creativity and exploration!
Links to support learning: Space travel - BBC Bitesize
Autumn 2:
London’s Burning: Would the great fire of happened today?
Welcome to our Great Fire of London topic! This term we will travel back to 1666 to learn about the Great Fire of London, how it started and how it changed London forever. In Art, we will design and create 3D model houses inspired by those from the time of the fire. In Science, Year 1 children will learn about plants, while Year 2 children will continue exploring the uses of everyday materials. Through Jigsaw: Celebrating Difference, we will learn about valuing and respecting each other's unique qualities. In RE, we will learn about Christmas and its importance to Christians, and in ICT we will develop our digital photography skills. We are looking forward to another exciting term of learning and creativity!
Links to support learning: BBC Bitesize: The Great Fire of London
Spring 1:
Why does the weather matter? A comparative study of hot and cold places
Welcome to our Why Weather Matters topic! This term we will become geographers, exploring the world's hot and cold regions and discovering how their locations relate to the Equator, North Pole and South Pole. In Art, we will experiment with textiles, learning weaving techniques and ways to change and decorate fabrics. In Science, Year 1 children will learn about animals and their needs, while Year 2 children will investigate plants and how they grow. Through Jigsaw: Dreams and Goals, we will think about our aspirations and how to achieve them. In RE, we will learn about the New Testament and the story of Easter, and in ICT, we will work with data and information, creating and interpreting pictograms. We are excited for a term full of discovery, creativity and learning!
Links to support learning: BBC Teach: Climate and Weather
Spring 2:
Welcome to our exciting literacy topic, Is the Wolf Always the Villain? This term we will explore a range of traditional tales, investigating different versions of familiar stories and deciding whether the wolf is always the bad character. We will also enjoy a poetry unit, reading, performing and creating our own poems.
In DT, we will design and make our own wolf puppets. In Science, Year 1 children will learn about everyday materials, while Year 2 children will study animals, including humans. Through Jigsaw: Relationships, we will learn about caring friendships and positive relationships. In Art, we will create digital artwork, and in RE, we will learn about the significance of Easter. We are looking forward to a term full of stories, creativity and imagination!
Links to support learning: How to write a fairy story - BBC Bitesize
Welcome to our What’s Over the Hills? topic! This term we will explore the beautiful Lake District, learning about its mountains, lakes and landscapes while developing our understanding of maps and physical geography.
In Art, we will create colourful paintings inspired by the work of Sophie Tea. In Science, Year 1 children will learn about seasonal changes, while Year 2 children will investigate living things and their habitats. Through Jigsaw: Dreams and Goals, we will think about our ambitions and how we can achieve them. In RE, we will learn about Ascension and the role of the Church within the Christian community.
We are looking forward to a term of exploration, creativity and discovery as we learn about one of the UK's most spectacular landscapes!
Links to support learning: Lake District National Park: Learning resources
Summer 2:
Welcome to our The Life and Times of Beatrix Potter topic! This term we will learn about the life of Beatrix Potter, exploring how the landscapes of the Lake District inspired her famous stories and why she is remembered as an important person in both literature and geography.
In Art, we will create prints inspired by Beatrix Potter’s illustrations, and in DT we will develop our cooking skills by making delicious honey sweet bakes. In Science, Year 1 children will continue learning about seasonal changes, while Year 2 children will investigate living things and their habitats. Through Jigsaw: Changing Me, we will explore how we grow and change over time. In RE, we will learn about the Church and its role in the Christian community. In ICT, we will begin programming with ScratchJr, creating our own simple animations and stories.
We are looking forward to a wonderful term of creativity, discovery and learning inspired by the fascinating world of Beatrix Potter!
Links to support learning: National Trust: Beatrix Potter